There are many reasons to store a car for long periods of time, winter weather conditions, traveling, moving, no-use, finances; feel free to pick your reason. But if you are going to be returning to the car at some point, either to use it or sell it, you’ll want to make sure that it’s not […]
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The other day a gentleman came into the detailing shop we own in Chicago to get a “Complete Exterior”. We took a look at this car and saw that it was in fair condition with a few deep scratches in key areas. We decided to take it in and told him he could pick it […]
Rumors are far too common in the automobile world in regards to matte paint. People love it. People hate it. But like we’ve been saying all along, matte paint is not as difficult as you may have heard! Our office frequently gets calls, e-mails, tweets, and comments in regards to matte paint. We enjoy talking […]
Instagram just updated their program for mobile devices. OK, got it. We’ve all seen it, so what? Well Behind the Detail with Dr. Beasley’s is starting the InstaDiagnosis service for all of you with questions in regard to your car. Let me explain. Saturday afternoon you’re driving your car after that rain downpour and you […]
In the realm of detailing and car maintenance, the undercarriage is often overlooked. A full car detail cannot be complete without paying attention to the bottom side of the car as well. It’s like spending time in the gym and only doing chest and arm exercises. Sure those areas look great, but you’re neglecting the […]
Late last night Ford unveiled the new 2015 Ford Mustang to be released next year. A much anticipated release as they have been alluding to a complete design overhaul. And yes, this did live up to this statement. There are a few major mechanical improvements in this car. One of these lies with that fact […]
When matte paint finishes first became popular there were two ways to do it. You could rattle can the heck out of your car for $30 and live with the results of your craftiness, or spend a fortune for a specialized professional. However, now there are quite a few different ways to get that same […]
Matte paint finishes have many similarities and many differences from glossy paint finishes. One major difference between the two is the visibility of micro scratches. When referring to micro scratches people usually mean one of a few different things including swirl marks, holograms, spider webbing, and micro marring. Swirl Marks: Generally caused by debris and […]
The paradigm that resides in any old car is the eventual breaking down of parts. The turn of phrase comes to mind, “Once one thing goes, everything goes.” You can only hope that when something goes wrong, it’s not going to leave you on the side of the road stranded waiting for a tow truck. […]
There’s been a lot of talk recently in the automotive industry with regards to VOCs. We thought we’d shed some light on the debate for you. What are VOCs? VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compound. Basically, these are gases that are emitted from certain solids or liquids. There are many types and variations of VOCs […]